Friday night, drummer Robert “Bob” Burns passed away in a car accident. He was 64. He was one of the founders of legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964, and was a member of the band till 1974, when he decided to quit because he wished not to tour anymore. Burns played on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s first two albums 1973’s (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd) and 1974’s Second Helping. He was the featured drummer on such hit tracks as “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Gimme Three Steps”, “Simple Man”, and “Free Bird”. Lead Guitarist and founding member…

Green Day will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year by none other than Fall Out Boy. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will air on HBO May 30. Green Day frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong spoke with Rolling Stone stone about the band’s induction. Check out what he had to say below the jump. Billie Joe Armstrong recently announced that he will be opening up a guitar store called Broken Guitars in Oakland, CA. To hear more from Green Day, you can buy concert tickets or purchase a…

The inductees for this year’s round of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame options have been announced. Green Day is perhaps the most noteworthy entrance, among others including Lou Reed and Ringo Starr. Several other groups, including Nine Inch Nails, did not make this year’s cut. And while already in the Hall with The Police, Sting attempted to enter as their own solo artist category. This resulted in rejection. So what do you think of the results? Are you glad Green Day was among those who made it? Who would you…

Fall Out Boy recently shared some exciting news on their twitter: Costumes from The Youngblood Chronicles have been placed in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Museum! Check out the band’s tweet about it below, after the jump. Want to hear more from Fall Out Boy? Purchase a CD here to listen to their tunes and buy concert tickets here to catch them live on tour. Please follow and like us:

Cassadee Pope visited the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC. The Voice winner grew up watching NASCAR races and was able to take part in the action for herself as she took part in the pit and the race. Check out the video of her experience after the jump. Stay tuned for her album release sometime in October. You can buy concert tickets or purchase a CD here. Please follow and like us:

Black Veil Brides will make an appearance on Now That’s What I Call Music 45, along with Ke$ha, One Direction and Taylor Swift. You can check out the track list and listen to “In The End” after the jump. Please follow and like us:

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